This weekend almost seems like a blur. Do you have those weekends? The ones that pass you by, and it seems as if you blink and you are already facing Monday? That was our weekend. But I wouldn't trade it for a thing. Saturday night Sam was a guest speaker at the Rotary Dinner, Giving Hope. We have been fortunate to attend this dinner in … [Read more...]
When You Think You Know…
I thought I knew about service dogs and the organization in our area that assists veterans who are suffering from those invisible wounds of war, PTSD, TBI, moral injury, and even the visible wounds of war. I supported This Able Veteran before I met Sam. I went to a service dog and veteran pairing at Cannon Park because I lived in Carterville and … [Read more...]
Giving Hope
That sweet little chunky pup is none other than Memphis. At the time of the photo, we had no idea the joy and happiness he would bring to our lives. We had no idea that "big country" would give us so much hope.The photo at the bottom is from the Rotary District 6510 fundraiser, Giving Hope. I just love that--"giving hope." You see, the … [Read more...]